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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why Food Feels Scary — Cognitions, ARFID, and Evidence-Based Treatment

from Mind On Mental Health · host Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health

Food can feel overwhelming, frightening, or even unbearable for those struggling with eating disorders — but why?  Dr. Rebecca Boswell, PhD, returns to explore the common thoughts and core beliefs that drive eating disorder behaviors. She also sheds light on ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), what makes it unique, and which evidence-based treatments are proving most effective in eating disorder care today.   Watch this podcast on Youtube:   https://youtu.be/4HlLoXoi9Yg?si=pQtuZ_GSGaLHC33r    

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